Campus Life

Greetings from the Drexel University Computing Academy Residential Life Staff!

At Drexel University Computing Academy, the Residential Life Staff is committed to ensuring that each student has memorable and valuable experience outside of the classroom. While DUCA is certainly focused on education in computing, classes. and labs, the program is also dedicated to providing students with an unfiltered college experience. Beyond DUCA’s academic programs, students are exposed to university living, staying in Drexel University Residential Halls, dining at University facilities, and utilizing many of the resources we have available here on the Drexel University Campus.

The Residential Life Staff’s goal is to give DUCA students a complete picture of college life. On average, our staff members have worked with Drexel summer programs for more than three years, and have backgrounds in multiple disciplines – from education to technology to the arts. This diversity helps us create unique activities and workshops customized to DUCA students’ varied interests. We have hosted workshops in everything from gaming to karate to salsa dancing and even knitting, developing our programs to focus on what students want to learn. Other activities include team-building exercises, athletics, talent shows and field trips.

Students also gain exposure to many of the opportunities the City of Philadelphia has to offer. Weekends feature sightseeing of historic Philadelphia, visits to museums and cultural hotspots and much more.

DUCA is a truly unique experience during which students will learn not only about computing and technology, but about themselves. Students who come here receive a great education, forge relationships, build confidence, and simply have fun.

We are glad you are interested in this program, and hope to see you here next summer!

Miguel Vargas DUCA Residental Life Director